Swablu: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP45120–152200–294

Atk4054–10176–196

Def6072–123112–240

SpA4054–10176–196

SpD7585–139139–273

Spe5063–11294–218

Total310Higher than 20% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

NormalFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

ElectricIceRock

Resists

½×

BugGrass

Immune to

0×

GhostGround

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Swablu outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
Everything about Natural Cure →
Other Pokémon with Natural Cure 18
Chansey Staryu Starmie Corsola Blissey Celebi Roselia Altaria Budew Roserade Happiny Shaymin Phantump Trevenant Comfey Pawmi Pawmo Pawmot
While this Pokémon is active, the effects of weather conditions are disabled.
Everything about Cloud Nine →
Other Pokémon with Cloud Nine 6
Psyduck Golduck Lickitung Altaria Lickilicky Drampa

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0333SwabluNormalFlying
1. Level 35
  #0334AltariaDragonFlying
  1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Altarianite
    #0334Mega AltariaDragonFairy

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40

1PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

4Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15

8MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30

12Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

16RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

20Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

24SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25

28SingCauses the target to fall asleep.NormalStatus—55%15

32Cotton GuardRaises the user's Defense by 3.GrassStatus——10

36Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

40Moonblast30% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1.FairySpec95100%15

44Perish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.NormalStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 35

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10

TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30

TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 7

EggAstonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

EggDefog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.FlyingStatus——15

EggDragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

EggFeather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

EggHazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30

EggRoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5

EggTailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

Biology

Swablu does not like dirt, so it cleans everything it can with its wings. A friendly species, it may land on people's heads and act as a hat.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Cotton Bird Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Blue

: Forest
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#121Extended Sinnoh#171Updated Unova#246Mountain Kalos#139New Hoenn#126Crown Tundra#035Paldea#219Blueberry#114Lumiose#093

Since Swablu looks like a cumulus cloud, foes can have a hard time finding it. Apparently its wings turned white over many generations.
Shield
Its cottony wings are full of air, making them light and fluffy to the touch. Swablu takes diligent care of its wings.
Sword
For some reason, it likes to land on people’s heads softly and act like it’s a hat.
Black 2 · White 2 · X
Its wings bring cottony clouds to mind. It grooms with springwater and loves to sit on heads.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It can’t relax if it or its surroundings are not clean. It wipes off dirt with its wings.
Platinum · Black · White
Its wings are like cotton tufts. If it perches on someone’s head, it looks like a cotton hat.
Diamond · Pearl
It constantly grooms its cotton-like wings. It takes a shower to clean itself if it becomes dirty.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
A Pokémon that has wings like cottony clouds. After enduring winter, in which little food is available, SWABLU flocks move closer to towns in the spring.
Emerald
SWABLU loves to make things clean. If it spots something dirty, it will wipe and polish it with its cottony wings. If its wings become dirty, this Pokémon finds a stream and showers itself.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
SWABLU has light and fluffy wings that are like cottony clouds. This Pokémon is not frightened of people. It lands on the heads of people and sits there like a cotton-fluff hat.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Swablu
Japanese: チルット
Japanese (romaji): Tyltto
Korean: 파비코
Chinese (Traditional): 青綿鳥
Chinese (Simplified): 青绵鸟
French: Tylton
German: Wablu
Spanish: Swablu
Italian: Swablu

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 1 SpD
: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 62
: Erratic

Breeding

: FlyingDragon
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 17 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frigid SeaWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's FootWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Foot (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Path to the PeakWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 17 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frigid SeaWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's FootWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Foot (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Path to the PeakWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Alpha Sapphire 5 areas

Road 114Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 9
Road 115Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 10
Sky Pillar (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23
Sky Pillar (3F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23
Sky Pillar (5F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23

Omega Ruby 5 areas

Road 114Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 9
Road 115Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 10
Sky Pillar (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23
Sky Pillar (3F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23
Sky Pillar (5F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23

Y 1 area

Road 21Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 26

X 1 area

Road 21Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 26

White 2 3 areas

Abundant ShrineWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto – Shrine)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33

Black 2 3 areas

Abundant ShrineWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto – Shrine)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33

Colosseum 1 area

Pyrite Cave B1F (Post Sewers)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 33

SoulSilver 1 area

Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

HeartGold 1 area

Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Platinum 1 area

Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27

Pearl 1 area

Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28

Diamond 1 area

Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28

Emerald 2 areas

Road 114Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Road 115Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25

Sapphire 2 areas

Road 114Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Road 115Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25

Ruby 2 areas

Road 114Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Road 115Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.